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ATS Corporation(ATS)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ATS
10/01/2026: ATS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
ATS Corporation is a global provider of custom-engineered industrial automation systems, serving demanding industries like life sciences and consumer goods. The company has a leading position in delivering high-precision solutions and benefits from strong recurring revenue through after-sales support. Its primary growth story revolves around secular trends in manufacturing onshoring and the adoption of its proprietary automation technologies. Key risks include exposure to cyclical industrial capital spending and potential execution difficulties stemming from a complex M&A strategy. ATS may suit growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to industrial automation, though they should monitor its project-based margin profile and integration performance closely.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | ATS has a track record of scaling revenue and capabilities through a proven acquisition-led growth strategy. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Performance is subject to cyclical industrial trends, requiring positive sentiment on sector capex. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation often reflects growth expectations, making it less attractive if the growth premium is high. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a dividend, focusing instead on capital reinvestment. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The industrial automation sector is sensitive to economic cycles and project execution risks. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock is influenced by broader industrial cycle sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Growth expectations are often priced into the shares. |
| Competition risk (Industrial Automation) | Medium / high | Competition from global giants with deep R&D budgets. |
| Business quality | Medium | Strong market position in niche segments but subject to project-based margins. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Income-focused investors should look elsewhere. |
| Execution risk | Medium | M&A success depends on the ability to integrate diverse companies efficiently. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -16.3% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/01/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.77B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 53.09 | 1Y Target Price 35 |
Price to earnings Ratio 53.09 | 1Y Target Price 35 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 276.0K shares | Beta 1.16 | 52 Weeks Range 17.77 - 35.82 | Updated Date 10/01/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 17.77 - 35.82 | Updated Date 10/01/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.34 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Automation Systems | Design, engineering, and manufacturing of custom automation machines. | Revenue is earned by delivering bespoke, high-tech manufacturing systems to big-name clients. |
| After-Sales Services | Maintenance, service contracts, and spare parts. | This provides a steady, recurring income stream once the machines are installed. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 53.09 | Forward PE 17.73 | Enterprise Value 2.74B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.6 |
Enterprise Value 2.74B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.6 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.31 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.55 | Shares Outstanding 98.13M | Shares Floating 73.35M |
Shares Outstanding 98.13M | Shares Floating 73.35M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.22 | Percent Institutions 90.84 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About ATS Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Cambridge, ON, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2016-01-04 | CEO & Executive Director Mr. Douglas William Wright | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery | Full time employees 7000 | Website https://www.atsautomation.com |
Full time employees 7000 | Website https://www.atsautomation.com | ||
ATS Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the planning, designing, building, commissioning, and servicing of automated manufacturing and assembly systems worldwide. The company offers pre-automation services comprising discovery and analysis, concept development, simulation, and total cost of ownership modeling; post-automation services, including training, process optimization, preventive maintenance, emergency and on-call support, spare parts, retooling, retrofits, and equipment relocation; and contract manufacturing services, as well as after-sales services. It also provides engineering design, prototyping, process verification, specification writing, software and manufacturing process controls development, standard automation products and platforms, equipment design and build, third-party equipment qualification, procurement and integration, automation system installation, product line commissioning, validation, and documentation services. In addition, the company offers value engineering, supply chain management, and integration and manufacturing capabilities, as well as other automation products and solutions; and software and digital solutions comprising connected factory floor management systems to capture, analyze, and use real-time machine performance data to troubleshoot issues, deliver process and product solutions, prevent equipment downtime, drive operational efficiency, and unlock performance for sustainable production improvements. It serves the life sciences, transportation and mobility, consumer products, food and beverage, electronics, nuclear, packaging, warehousing and distribution, and energy markets. The company was formerly known as ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. and changed its name to ATS Corporation in November 2022. ATS Corporation was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Canada.
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